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F.A. Wilhelm Enters the HDD Market

INDIANAPOLIS – In response to the evolving needs of its clients and industry partners, F.A. Wilhelm has launched a new Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) division.

Through extensive discussions with clients and other contractors, it became evident to company stakeholers that there is a significant demand for additional contractors equipped to …

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Skender Sees Significant Growth in Indiana Construction Project Volume, Relocates to Larger Office

INDIANAPOLIS – Significant growth across key industry sectors and all project sizes is driving Skender’s presence in Indiana. Skender can now claim more than 5 million square feet of completed and active construction experience across the state. Project volume jumped by 400 percent from 2022 to 2024, with projects …

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Schmidt Associates Launches Waypoint Strategies, Welcomes Audra Blasdel as Division Lead

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates announced the launch of Waypoint Strategies, a new division dedicated to helping organizations plan, build, maintain, and operate facilities.

Waypoint Strategies’ mission is to meet Owners where they are, offering tailored solutions that go beyond technical proficiency to ensure projects are delivered with understanding, respect, …

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Meyer Najem Becomes Employee-Owned, Fostering Growth and Empowering their People

FISHERS, IN – Meyer Najem, one of central Indiana’s most trusted construction company’s, recently announced their transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), marking a significant milestone in the company’s history.

“An ESOP approach allows even more incentive for our employees to stay and grow here,” said Founder …

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AWS Plans to Invest $11B in Indiana, the Largest Capital Investment in the State's History

SOUTH BEND, IN – Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to invest an estimated $11 billion in Indiana, creating at least 1,000 new jobs and marking the largest capital investment in the state’s history. With the support of Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), AWS …

Epiroc
Your local Atlas Copco CMT USA dealer
Brandeis Machinery
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Unlocking Urban Potential: How Indianapolis Could Learn from Japan's Zakkyo Buildings

In the bustling urban centers of Japan, where land is at a premium, a distinctive architectural phenomenon thrives: the zakkyo building.

Rooted in the intricate web of property laws and the economic realities of urban development, these structures exemplify innovation in architectural adaptation and efficient land utilization.

Zakkyo buildings, also …

Champlin Architecture and EOP Architects Join Forces

CINCINATTI, OH – Two top regional architectural firms joined forces to unite their creative energies. Cincinnati-based Champlin Architecture and Lexington-based firm, EOP Architects, announced the finalization of their merger, which will provide greater creativity and insights to a wider range of project types and markets. While both firms have …

Elevatus to Acquire Bona Vita Architecture

FORT WAYNE, IN – In a deal that will bring together two of Fort Wayne’s leading architecture firms, Elevatus Architecture announced the acquisition of Bona Vita Architecture. Effective November 20, 2023, the firms will unite under the Elevatus brand. 

Both based in downtown Fort Wayne, Elevatus and Bona Vita …

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Gorman & Company Welcomes New Indiana Market President

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Gorman & Company recently announced the expansion into the Indiana market with the selection of Trent Claybaugh as the Indiana Market President.

Claybaugh previously served as the Development Project Manager for Wisconsin prior to accepting this role.

“Trent has a proven track record of sourcing new opportunities …

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David Rausch Studio Joins Luminaut

INDIANAPOLIS – David Rausch Studio, central Indiana’s distinguished boutique architecture and design team, has announced it will be joining Luminaut, a vibrant architecture and design firm — nationally recognized for their expertise in hospitality, senior living, and Greek housing — with offices in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. This brings …

Komatsu Dealer Program
Your local Komatsu America Corp dealer
Brandeis Machinery
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Opens Location in Kokomo

KOKOMO, IN – ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has opened a new location at 1624 E Jefferson Street in Kokomo, IN. The location’s hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through …

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F.A. Wilhelm Celebrates 100 Years in Business

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. The company started in 1923 and grew from modest beginnings. With an eighth-grade education, a deep passion for helping others, and a need to support a growing family, founder Francis A. Wilhelm built a porch …

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Fink, Roberts & Petrie Announces Merger with Lawson Elser

INDIANAPOLIS – Fink Roberts & Petrie (FRP) recently pleased announced that structural engineering firm Lawson Elser has joined FRP. For 33 years, Indianapolis-based Lawson Elser has provided structural design services on a wide range of building types throughout Indiana and surrounding states.

Lawson Elser shares many of the same clients …

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The Hagerman Group Aquires Contractor F.W. Owens

FISHERS, IN – The Hagerman Group, a construction solutions provider with offices in Kentucky and Indiana, has acquired Louisville-based F.W. Owens Company.

Hagerman Group Chairman Jeff Hagerman and F.W. Owens President Mark Heckman finalized the transaction on December 19, 2022. The deal brings together two well-respected and long-standing …

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Trimble Changes Headquarters to Westminster, Colorado

WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced that the company has changed its headquarters from Sunnyvale, California to Westminster, Colorado.

Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S. and serves as a central business hub for several of Trimble’s core market segments including agriculture, construction and geospatial. In addition, …

Vogele
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Brandeis Machinery
Meyer Najem Adds Development and Real Estate Services

FISHERS, IN – Meyer Najem has added development and commercial real estate services to its offerings.

For 35 years, Meyer Najem has provided clients with high-quality construction projects. Adding development and real estate services allows Meyer Najem to offer multiple upfront services to clients - services which will help clients …

Aspire Announces Winners of Business Awards

JOHNSON COUNTY, IN – Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance recently announced winners of its Business Awards. Aspire’s Business Success Award recognizes those that demonstrate qualified success and creativity in the face of adversity. And its Excellence in Talent Award spotlights employers demonstrating excellence in talent recruitment and retention. Finalists …

Howard Companies, Formerly Harding Group, Announces Evolution of Brand

INDIANAPOLIS – Howard Companies, formerly Harding Group, revealed its new company name and logo in early February 2022. Howard Companies, an Indianapolis-based diversified asphalt, concrete, site preparation, and transportation company operating in central Indiana and surrounding areas, has been in operation since 1960 under the Harding Group name. …